Chapter 1003 The Research Institute
Chen Yang put away the book in his hand and said with a wry smile, "You were asleep when I got back. This is the cargo hold, and there's no place for you to sleep. At this temperature, you might not even make it to the next day if you fell asleep."
"Stay by my side, and at least you won't die."
"Since you're awake, I have some things I want to ask you. Tell me everything you know about this Sacred Body Research Institute, I mean everything."
Last night, Chen Yang had received a message from Zhuque.
The Heavenly Doctor Hall was no longer just a lone organization it used to be. Now, Chen Yang's expanded network included not only the Wei family of Wei Zhenru but also the Zen Buddhist Monastery, both of which Chen Yang had developed into his intelligence network.
The previous secret conversation with the abbot of the Zen Buddhist Monastery was to reach various future collaborations between the two parties.
Previously, Chen Yang and the Zen Buddhist Monastery had a connection solely because of Bei Xuan.
With the few martial artists from the Heavenly Doctor Hall and Chen Yang's peak Grandmaster strength, the Zen Buddhist Monastery had no need to personally interact with Chen Yang.
But now, Chen Yang was no longer the same Chen Yang, and his strength had more than doubled.
The number of peak Grandmasters Chen Yang could control had surpassed many sects.
Under such circumstances, the Zen Buddhist Monastery naturally wouldn't let any opportunity pass by.
Although the Zen Buddhist Monastery had not cultivated its own power overseas, it did have some understanding of the Sacred Body Research Institute.
"If I'm not mistaken, the Sacred Body Research Institute is backed by the Sacred Body Church. The current abbot of the Zen Buddhist Monastery, Senior Three-Emperor Buddha, had dealings with these people back then."
"According to the abbot of the Zen Buddhist Monastery, these people overseas wield a different system of power. It is similar to Buddhism's dharma, but the power is entirely different; it's not internal energy, nor mental power, but a descent of power."
"To wield this power, one must have extremely strong faith to control it."
"Besides the Sacred Body Church, other churches are also like this."
Chen Yang not only learned about the existence of the Sacred Body Church but also discovered another matter.
The Sacred Body Church could not possibly possess so many powerful individuals. Their faith requirement alone would disqualify ninety-nine percent of people.
However, the number Chen Yang encountered this time was far too great, clearly beyond the power that the Sacred Body Church could command.
Chen Yang looked at Song Wanrong in front of him.
He wanted to learn more about the Sacred Body Church from her.
Although Song Wanrong was still a bit troubled by what had just happened, seeing Chen Yang's confused gaze, she quickly calmed herself and told Chen Yang everything she knew.
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"Although I am one of the directors of the Research Institute, my main focus is research. I don't know much about other matters, and because of this, they are not very wary of me."
"However, based on my guess, those who chased us yesterday should have taken some kind of drug."
"They call this drug the Sacred Body Potion. The Sacred Body Potion can increase the activity of a person's cells several times over in a very short period."
"Depending on the grade of the Sacred Body Potion, with the highest grade, a person's body can withstand the impact of a car without any internal injuries. I overheard these things when they were talking."
Chen Yang nodded slowly after listening, "This is similar to the information I've gathered. Do you know about the Sacred Body Church behind the Sacred Body Research Institute?"
Upon hearing the words "Sacred Body Church," Song Wanrong couldn't help but pat her head.
"If you hadn't mentioned it, I would have almost forgotten about it."
"The Sacred Body Research Institute is able to conduct so much research because the funds consumed are supported by the Sacred Body Church. I had asked what kind of existence the Sacred Body Church was before."
"I thought my assistant was local and would know more than me."
"But thinking about it now, her reaction at the time was very unusual!"
Just as they were discussing the Sacred Body Church, a voice suddenly came from the walkie-talkie next to Chen Yang.
"Your helicopter has arrived."
Chen Yang naturally wouldn't take Song Wanrong back by boat. If he did, it would take an unusually long time.
As Chen Yang led Song Wanrong out, he relayed their route to the other party.
There was an airport on a nearby island, and after landing on the island, they could quickly return to Qingzhou City.
However, as soon as Chen Yang arrived at the airport, he sensed something was amiss.
The entire airport was very deserted.
This had always been a transit point for Chen Yang's overseas operations, and he had some impression of the passenger traffic here.
Although it couldn't be compared to major airports, it shouldn't be this deserted.
Before Song Wanrong could react, Chen Yang pulled her behind him with one hand.
The next second, an old man in a red robe slowly walked towards Chen Yang.
Upon seeing the necklace hanging on the old man's chest, Song Wanrong immediately whispered to Chen Yang, "It's someone from the Sacred Body Church. That necklace he's wearing is the symbol of the Sacred Body Church."
Chen Yang looked closely and recalled that La Lote, Ma Xiukali, and those mysterious figures seemed to have such an item, causing him to frown.
This Sacred Body Church had managed to investigate this place too!
However, Chen Yang had also scanned the surroundings with his spiritual power, and there seemed to be no powerful aura present.
Even the old man in front of him was the same.
"You are Chen Yang, correct?"
"I am the Chief Secretary of the Sacred Body Church. I sincerely apologize on behalf of the Sacred Body Church for all the events that transpired last night."
Saying that, the old man looked at Song Wanrong and took out a bank card from his pocket.
"Ms. Song's contributions to our Sacred Body Church are undeniable. In addition to her regular salary and various subsidies, this is a small token of the church's regard."
"Ma Xiukali did all that for the church, and we ask Ms. Song not to take it to heart in the future."
Song Wanrong looked at the old man with disbelief, then at Chen Yang.
She was unsure of the situation.
However, Chen Yang did not refuse. He directly took the bank card from the other party's hand. At the same time, a trace of internal fire entered the other party's body.
Chen Yang did this not just because of the "compensation" offered by the other party, but more importantly, he wanted to gauge the old man's true strength.